There are many reasons why Christians don't give to the Lord through the context of their local church. We can learn why giving is important to God--and to us--by reading the end of a thank-you letter written in the first-century. Pastor Pilgrim Benham concludes the Gospel of Joy series in the book of Philippians.

Do you mind your thoughts? Often we find ourselves meditating on thoughts that bring temptation, anxiety, and discouragement. But we must filter every thought in the light of who Jesus is! Pastor Pilgrim Benham teaches Philippians 4:2-9 in our Gospel of Joy series.

How should a Christ-follower navigate the political and social landscape today? What country are we truly citizens of? How can we tell? Pastor Pilgrim Benham teaches from Philippians 3 in a sermon titled, "Citizens of Heaven".

Many people are stuck in the past. Paul tells us how to overcome this: stop looking back and start looking ahead! Pastor Pilgrim Benham teaches Philippians 3:12-16 in a sermon titled, "The Seduction of Nostalgia" at Shoreline Calvary Chapel in our "Philippians: Gospel of Joy" series.

We all have a "Religious Balance Sheet": we list our good deeds on the 'asset' column and our evil deeds under 'liabilities'. What if all of our good deeds were actually liabilities? What if only one thing was needed to put in the asset column? Pastor Pilgrim Benham teaches from Philippians 3:1-11 on how Jesus is enough.

Every decision we make is a risk-either to our comfort or our calling. In this message from Philippians 2:19-30, Pastor Pilgrim Benham teaches how we can learn from Paul, Epaphroditus, and Timothy's example of servanthood behind the scenes.

We aren't called to be "card-carrying" members of the body of Christ, but to actively work out what God has worked in. We call this "sanctification". Pastor Pilgrim Benham teaches how to shine as stars in a corrupt world in this teaching from Philippians 2:12-18.

You've heard the phrase, "what goes up, must come down". It speaks of the law of gravity. This concept applies to humility as well. If you desire to be great, you must first be brought down. Pastor Pilgrim Benham teaches Philippians 2:5-11 at Shoreline Church.